New York Times June 9 1900 Front Page Note
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
6
The item notes the New York Times publication date and city, stating the paper is issued daily and printed in New York on Saturday June 9 1900.
New York Publication Office at 41 Park Row All American District Telegraph Washington D C Trafalgar Buildings Trafalgar Square London Advertising Office C Wilkes 29 Ludgate Hill Geneva Librairie Nouvelle Rue du Mont Blanc Mainz Saarbach's News Agency for Germany and Austria Frank Alexe 8 Place de l Opéra Paris
The notice outlines postal paid rates by mail for daily and Sunday editions. Rates shown include monthly and yearly options with different charges for weekday only and combined daily plus Sunday service. Foreign postage adds eighty cents per month. Readers outside town may have The Times mailed at sixty five cents per month.
The piece criticizes Congress for failing to cut taxes and reduce tariffs while discussing the gold standard act and a refunding plan for bonds. It condemns the shipping subsidy as a wasteful protectionist measure and notes the Porto Rico incident showing protectionist power. It argues such inaction could affect public opinion in future elections.
The remark hints that if a condition exists to attend to them, politicians of the Hanna type might gain insight. The statement suggests a critique of those political figures and their responsiveness.
The piece criticizes The Journal for optimistic legal opinions about Mayor Van Wyck and the Ice Trust, arguing crime and unrest persist in St Louis. It urges Gov. Stephens to act and questions local authorities for failing to restore order amid violent demonstrations and mob activity surrounding the World’s Fair context. It weighs Mayor’s alleged misconduct against the constitutional duties of officials.
The piece praises Boxers as the only willing to risk lives for resisting modernization in China while questioning official Chinese cowardice. It highlights British and American views on Chinese officers, Boxer beliefs, and the wartime conduct of generals Kitchener and Roberts.
Ex Governor Francis of Missouri spoke in New York about St Louis 1903 World’s Fair to showcase national industry. A $16 million fund was set for the event, but local authorities face mob violence with police and mayor accused of political entanglements and inaction as efforts to raise a posse falter.
The Sun defends Robert Buller and Herbert Kitchener as not losing laurels in South Africa. It calls Buller’s advances against Boer lines costly yet sometimes necessary and credits Kitchener with renewed energy and obstacle overcoming in the campaign.
The Times at Paris reports cordial letters to the American Commissioner General from President Loubert Alfred Picard and Delaunay Belleville. They commend the U S exhibit and Times Paris edition as a strong showcase of American journalism and friendship between nations. The paper aims to continue expanding and improving the Paris venture.
A reader from Brooklyn writes to The Times praising the newspaper as spotless, newsy, and edifying after nearly a year of use. He questions how the paper can pay at one cent but wishes the paper success and expresses support for its future. The letter is signed by W. A. Wasson, rector of St. George's Episcopal Church.
A reflective quotation from the Chicago Times-Herald muses on how great men wander before achieving greatness, comparing their early missteps to shifting tracks on time’s sands. It frames a timeless view of rise to eminence.
Paris June 8 Henri Dumgay a correspondent known for The New York World is challenged to a pistol duel by Morin Gustiaux assistant architect of the American Pavilion. Dumgay refuses to apologize saying he acted in duty as a correspondent.
Dublin June 8 John Redmond chairman of the United Irish Parties rejects rumors of a fresh split in the Irish Party The open letter defends an inclusive convention on June 19 and urges national unity urging Healy be addressed in particular and stressing the convention should be as representative as possible.
In Berlin today the Reichstag passed changes to the stamp law raising duties on home shares to 2 marks and foreign shares to 2 per hundred. A roll-call vote of 180 to 103 approved Clause 10 for a fixed stamp duty of 1344 marks plus 2 percent on mining shares despite treasury and commerce ministers opposing the clause.
A dialogue between a young actress and her manager from the Detroit Free Press notes the line The future, my dear It isn't your future that makes you great it s your past The remark hints at lessons from a rising stage career and the manager s pragmatic view on talent and experience.
A brief Chicago Times-Herald quip notes that when asked about summer trips, a neighbor with seven children implies staying home as the plan, delivering a light domestic punchline.
A Philadelphia Call poem reflects on the end of fighting in Kentucky and the fate of citizens amid war, praising those spared from graves and mourning the loss of others in a somber verse.
In this Philadelphia Call note the season of photography is described with playful vigilance as the prolific camera seeker, the Kodak sniffs out moments to capture with a click, a muffled whack, and urban curiosity about recording daily life.
A humorous poem from The Greenville News recalls Mafeking in a mock ballad praising a mounted force. It exaggerates the siege by imagining soldiers devouring their horses and gear as they advance toward Kimberley and Ladysmith, ending with the line that only the saddle remains.
Berlin June 8 delegates at the National School Reform Conference kept English in German schools at its current start age of about seventeen with optional instruction. Emperor William had urged stronger English teaching, while German Neo Philological Teachers in Leipzig recently urged expanded English study and employment of English instructors.
The World Temperance Congress begins in London with Archbishop Frederick Temple presiding. He will address delegates, host a Lambeth Palace garden party, and the Earl of Carlisle will chair a grand cosmopolitan temperance meeting with Lady Henry Somerset also guiding proceedings. American speakers are among the contributors.
A fire at the United States Ambassador Choate's home at 1 Carlton House Terrace in London broke out around midnight. The flames were confined to the roof and swiftly extinguished, with investigators attributing the blaze to an overheated chimney.
The Executive Committee of the Committee of One Hundred on India Famine Relief met at the Chamber of Commerce. Total receipts to date amount to $58,831.64 and £5,000 were ordered sent by cable to Bombay via Brown Brothers & Co. The report notes progress in Boston and outlines a Baltimore organizing meeting led by E. R. L. Gould. Many individual donations from churches, schools, and citizens across several states are listed, with the New York Times and others contributing as well.
The Duke of Wellington Henry Wellesley third in line died at Strathfieldsaye House Mortimer Berkshire this morning. He was born in London April 5 1846 and served as Lieutenant Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and MP for Andover 1874 to 1880. He leaves a brother Lord Arthur Charles Wellesley.
Paris report from June eight notes round two of the Berger system in the International Chess Masters Tournament at the local club. Tschigorin defeated Mortimer. Pillsbury beat Marco. Burn ahead of Didier and Brody ahead of Sterling with several adjourned games. Final results list Janowski losing to Lasker, Burn over Didier, Brody over Sterling, Mason and Rosen tied, Maroczy and Schlechter tied, Showalter and Marshall adjourned in an even position.
Emperor William plans an expedition to Syria with Sultan’s active aid to explore the ruins of Heliopolis. Tewfik Pasha confirms local authorities will provide all needed assistance.
Berlin June 8 Dr Studt the Prussian Minister of Education has instructed the Statistical Bureau to gather material on the disastrous effects of alcoholism on the nation.
In Vienna on June 9 the Czechs disrupted the Reichsrat until 1 am, banging gongs and hammering desks, with furniture smashed and relays used to sustain the uproar. Premier Dr Koerber finally closed the session by imperial order of Emperor Francis Joseph.
Stevens Institute students in Hoboken burned a figure titled King Calculus after a parade through principal streets. A bonfire was lit at the institute and a proclamation charging the monarch with crimes was read before the figure was cast into the flames and party members danced around the pyre.
The United States battleship Kearsarge sailed yesterday for Newport Rhode Island to join the North Atlantic squadron. The ship passed Sandy Hook at 5 08 PM as it moved out to sea.
Princeton New Jersey June 8 freshmen celebrate completion of their first year at college with the annual sophomore parade. Princeton Fife and Drum Corps leads orange and black marchers through University Place and Nassau Street as upperclassmen crowd the campus. President Patton and ex-President Cleveland speak, praising the students and offering best wishes for their future. Honor lists for the Class of 1900 and Phi Beta Kappa members are announced with names and grades.
Webb's Academy at One Hundred eighty-eighth Street and Sedgwick Avenue held a commencement with twelve graduates. Diplomas were presented by Rev Dr Crowe, prizes awarded to Friebele Morrison Minuel, and Andrew Green delivered the principal address praising William H Webb as a pioneering shipbuilder and innovator in steam propulsion and ironclads.
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